Position: Social Media & Communications Manager

Contract
Start Date: January 24th, 2022
Term: 7 months to start with possibility of extension
Payment: $25/hour 
10 hours per week (to start) and extended hours during peak working season (May - July) 
Flexible working hours.

Reporting to: Lovers (Artistic Directors)

Working alongside: Finance and Outreach Manager

Summary: Supporting the organization’s online presence and promotions, marketing, paid media across multiple platforms (including social media, website, e-blasts, etc.)

Location
Remote working as well as at our office. Our office is located at The Railpath Arts Centre 35 Golden Avenue Suite 109, Toronto, ON. The building is located on the ground floor, has an accessible washroom and automated doors. 

Schedule
Flexible with team meetings on weekday mornings/afternoons, virtual and in-person

Responsibilities
- Work alongside Lovers/Artistic Directors in supporting the visibility and growth of the organization
- Manage social media accounts
- Update website regularly 
- Send weekly/bi-weekly e-blasts via Mailchimp
- Attend monthly all team meetings
- Act as a representative of The Love-In 
- Occasionally assist in hosting events 
- Craft communication materials on behalf of organization for applicable events and programs
- Proactively establish calendar and timeline for social media posts and communications
- Be in the know of Love-In programs at all times
- Articulate programs through media and text content in a consistent manner

Requirements
- Experience with digital and social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
- Experience with google suite and applications an asset
- Excellent time management, written communication and initiative skills
- Experience generating photo and video content, editing skills
- Experience with MailChimp or other e-blast platform an asset
- Experience with Squarespace or other website platforms an asset
- Ability to work independently and with the team
- Access to personal mobile device / laptop / computer

Application Prompts:

1. Please share with us a little bit about yourself and what you would bring to this role. (200 words)

2. Why would you like to work with The Love-In? (150 words)

3. How would you effectively communicate externally to our ever changing community, and keep our online audience engaged? (200 words)

4. Describe a project that demonstrates your sense of responsibility, initiative, roll out and follow through strategy. (150 words)

To apply, please fill out this GOOGLE FORM

More Information about our job postings: 

Job Posting Outline
Call opens December 7th, 2021 
Call closes January 5th, 2022 at 9pm EST
All applicants notified by January 12th, 2022 
Interviews occur between January 14th - 20th, 2022 ($50 honorarium)
First day of contract January 24th, 2022
Onboarding process and training January 24th - February 7th, 2022

Accessibility
Our office building and studio space is located on the ground floor, has an accessible washroom and automated doors. 
 
Who could apply?
The Toronto Dance Community Love-In is an equal opportunity contractor and can be counted on to follow all government mandated requirements as related to the role. We are prioritizing applications from IBPOC, and equity seeking group member applicants. Further, our commitment to social justice, equitable hiring practices, creating an inclusive and accessible working environment, and honouring the diversity of our communities in our work, means this will also be at the foreground of our hiring practices and work as an organization. We are in an ongoing process of accessing our organizations barometer as it relates to our complicity in oppressive, inaccessible, or discriminatory, practices and are dismantling areas where those practices appear. If any part of our call raises questions or concerns for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are committed to providing support and fulfilling access requests as needed and as our organization’s current fiscal status can support. We have provided a google form for uploading applications, and are happy to accept applications in a variety of formats, including video, and or audio applications no longer than 15 minutes in length.
 
Application and Hiring Process
All applications will be reviewed by the Toronto Dance Community Love-In Artistic Directors/Lovers. A short list will be compiled and that short list will be contacted for an interview. The interview process will take place with Co-Artistic Directors via Zoom. 
 
More details
Participate in Love-In events for free
Opportunity to work in non-traditional non-hierarchical model
Co-learning and professional development opportunities
Highly supportive and collaborative working environment
Remote working opportunity with capacity to work from office if desired 
We currently aren’t able to offer any health, medical, or dental benefits
 
How to learn more about each role
- Artistic directors are available for 1-1 information sessions via zoom or phone in 15-30 minute time slots, at your request, from Tuesday-Friday 10 - 4pm from December 6th - 18th, 2021
- Instagram Live Session on December 16th, 2021 from 10:30 - 11:00 am EST